Floyd Cheung - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The speaker, a vice president at Smith College, welcomes new students by discussing the importance of diversity and the concept of containing multitudes, as inspired by Walt Whitman. They emphasize the complexity of individual identities, which encompass various visible and invisible traits. The talk highlights the continuous journey of learning and growth, acknowledging both successes and failures. The speaker concludes by underscoring the supportive community at Smith College, encouraging students to discover, learn, and thrive.

What role does the speaker hold at Smith College?

• Head of Admissions

• Vice President for Equity and Inclusion

• Dean of Students

• Director of Student Affairs

Which poet's work is referenced to explain the concept of containing multitudes?

• Robert Frost

• Langston Hughes

• Emily Dickinson

• Walt Whitman

According to the speaker, what are we not defined by?

• The worst thing we have ever done

• Our failures

• Our successes

• Our achievements

What does the speaker suggest is sometimes the best way to finish a project?

• To work harder

• To drop it

• To seek help from others

• To complete it at all costs

What is the ultimate goal of the community at Smith College as described by the speaker?

• To compete with other colleges

• To help students discover, learn, and thrive

• To focus solely on academic achievements

• To maintain traditional values